CodeDay drives interest in CS classes.

CodeDay is a 24-hour, beginner-focused tech education event which gets students coding: 80% of attendees
with no prior experience continue programming after.

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What is CodeDay?

We created CodeDay to fill the gap between in-school programs, which explain how to code and
the eternal question of students: why do I need to know this?

At CodeDay, students pitch ideas for apps or games they want to see exist, then spend the next 24 hours
creating them with the help of staff and mentors.

Students regularly tell us CodeDay is one of the most meaningful things they've done. Over 80% of our
attendees continue to code after attending, strengthening enrollment in high school and college CS
offerings.

What do prior attendees have to say?

CodeDay provided our students with a first stepping-stone into the world of “coders”. Students entered
their first CodeDay with no knowledge of what to expect. They were welcomed with open arms, provided
with mentors, taught basic coding skills, and began to see themselves as capable of being part of this
“world.”

My students are now confident, not just as future “coders,” but as future participants in
the careers that STEM has to offer!

Payment and Scholarships

We normally charge school groups $7 per attendee, which covers some of our costs in providing food. We
will send you an invoice for this after your registrations are processed. If this is a burden on your
school or students, you can request a scholarship on the form.

FAQ

How safe is CodeDay?

The venue will be locked down shortly after kickoff until just before presentations, and our trained
event staff carefully supervise the event from beginning to end.

Are staff background-checked?

Yes, only background-checked staff and volunteers, teachers presenting school ID, and students are
allowed to remain at the event outside of kickoff and presentations.

Will students need a waiver?

Yes, we require students to complete a waiver. These will be emailed to the parent emails provided
when you register.

What are the prerequisites to attend?

Other than being a student, there really are no prerequisites!
CodeDay is one of the most beginner-friendly events available.

What will students learn?

At the end of the event, students will be able to: work with a team to create specifications for a
project, search online for answers to technical problems, and program a complete and functioning
application or game.

Must teachers/chaperones attend?

Chaperones or teachers are not required to attend, but are recommended for groups of more than 10
students. We will need to either conduct our own background check on attending chaperones, or
you will need to confirm that your school has performed them.